
Our Story
In the year 2000, we started this practice with a dream to approach design and planning from a broad, holistic perspective. As architects, landscape architects, planners, and urban designers it was the only way we could address the complexity of communities, cities and the diverse, interconnected natural and human-made ecologies we inhabit.
That dream has brought together a diverse array of forty-plus talented people working from studios in Toronto, Thunder Bay, and Winnipeg:
architects, landscape architects, artists, environmentalists and planners seamlessly working together;
Indigenous designers from diverse backgrounds leading co-creation teams with non-Indigenous professionals whose families have come from all over the world;
and young interns learning from this experience – while drawing us forward.
We work in the medium of the built and natural environments driven by a belief that we have been given an incredible gift in Canada, and an opportunity to get it right –to create environments where people can prosper and thrive while protecting the land, water, air and the other species that make life possible. This work is driven by a uniquely Canadian design ethos derived from research into place, diverse cultures, Indigenous world views, sustainability, natural materials, and the application of new technologies.
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Architecture
Landscape Architecture
Urban Design
Indigenous Design Studio
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Universities & Colleges
Acadia University, Wolfville, Nova Scotia
Algonquin College, Ottawa, Ontario
Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario
Confederation College, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Dartmouth College, Hanover, New Hampshire
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Centre, Lebanon, New Hampshire
George Brown College, Toronto, Ontario
Humber College, Toronto, Ontario
Huntsman Marine Sciences Centre, St. Andrew’s, New Brunswick
Innis College, University of Toronto, Ontario
Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario
Marine Institute, St. John’s, Newfoundland
McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario
Memorial University, St. John’s, Newfoundland
Memorial University, Cornerbrook, Newfoundland
Mohawk College, Hamilton, Ontario
Mount Royal University, Calgary, Alberta
Saint Mary’s University, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Science Park at Yale, New Haven, Connecticut
Sir Sanford Fleming College, Peterborough, Ontario
Sunnybrook and Women’s Health Sciences Centre, University of Toronto, Ontario
Toronto Metropolitan University, Toronto, Ontario
Trent University, Peterborough, Ontario
University College of Cape Breton, Sydney, Nova Scotia
University of Lethbridge, Lethbridge, Alberta
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba
University of New Brunswick, Fredericton, New Brunswick
University of New Brunswick, Saint John, New Brunswick
University of Ottawa, Ontario
University of Prince Edward Island
University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
University of Sudbury, Ontario
University of Toronto, Ontario
University of Waterloo, Ontario
University of Windsor, Ontario
University of Winnipeg, Manitoba
University of the West Indies, Kingston, Jamaica
Victoria University at the University of Toronto, Ontario
York University, Toronto, OntarioResearch and Bio-Medical
Science Park at Yale, New Haven, Connecticut
Providence Research Centre, Rhode Island
Aventis Pasteur, Toronto, Ontario
Sunnybrook and Women’s Health Sciences Centre, Toronto, Ontario
University of Toronto Health Network, Toronto, Ontario
Hotel Dieu Hospital, Windsor, Ontario
Innovation Place, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan
Exploration Place, Lethbridge, Alberta
Rouge Valley Technology Park, Markham, Ontario
Exit One Research and Technology Park, Revere, Massachusetts
Knowledge Park, Fredericton, New Brunswick
School Boards
Conseil Scolaire Public du Grand Nord de l’Ontario (CSPGNO)
Durham District School Board
Halifax Grammar School
Keewatin-Patricia District School Board
Lakehead District School Board
Rainy River District School Board
Toronto District School Board
Municipalities
City of Barrie
City of Belleville
City of Brampton
City of Brantford
City of Buffalo, New York
City of Burlington
City of Cambridge
City of Cold Lake
City of Elliot Lake
City of Guelph
City of Hamilton
City of Iqaluit
City of Kingston
City of Kitchener
City of Markham
City of Mississauga
City of Moncton
City of Niagara Falls
City of North Bay
City of Oshawa
City of Port Colborne
City of Richmond Hill
City of Saskatoon
City of St. Catharines
City of Stratford
City of Sault Ste. Marie
City of Thunder Bay
City of Toronto
City of Vaughan
City of Windsor
City of Woodstock
County of Oxford
Municipality of Greenstone
Municipality of Neebing
Municipality of Shuniah
Region of Halton
Region of Niagara
Region of Waterloo
Regional Municipality of Clarington
Regional Municipality of Durham
Regional Municipality of Niagara
Regional Municipality of York
Town of Ajax
Town of Aurora
Town of Bradford
Town of Bracebridge
Town of Cobourg
Town of Collingwood
Town of East Gwillimbury
Town of Fort Erie
Town of Halton Hills
Town of Hanover, New Hampshire
Town of LaSalle
Town of Milton
Town of Niagara-On-The Lake
Town of Oakville
Town of Tillsonburg
Town of Whitby
Town of Whitchurch-Stouffville
Township of Dawson
Township of King
Township of Lake of the Woods
Township of Seguin
First Nations Communities
Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
Attawapiskat First Nation
Chippewa of the Thames First Nation
Lac Des Mille Lacs First Nation
Naicatchewenin First Nation
Nibinamik First Nation
Pic Mobert First Nation
Saugeen First Nation
Wauzhushk Onigum Nation
Fort William First Nation
Serpent River First Nation
Sagamok Anishnawbek First Nation
Indigenous Organizations
Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business
Collective of Voices
Downie-Wenjack Fund
First Nations Technology Council
Manitoba Métis Federation
Matawa Tribal Council
Native Women’s Resource Centre Toronto
Northern Nishnawbe Education Council
Shawenim Abinoojii Inc.
Waakebiness-Bryce Institute for Indigenous Health, University of Toronto
Wequedong Lodge
Public Development Corporations
Canada Lands Company
Canadian International
CreateTO
Development Agency
Expo 2000 Canada
Expo 98 Canada
Infrastructure Ontario
Metrolinx
Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure
Peace Bridge Authority
Parc Downsview Park
Northwest Arena Corporation
Ontario Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport
Parks Canada
Thunder Bay District Social Services Administration Board
Toronto Community Housing Corporation
Toronto Transit Commission
United Nations Centre for Human Settlements
United States Agency for International Development
Waterfront Toronto
Parks and Conservation Authorities
Credit Valley Conservation Authority
Halton Hills Conservation Authority
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority
Lakehead Region Conservation Authority
Parks CanadaDevelopment and Investment Corporations
20 Vic Management
Build Toronto Inc.
Cadillac Fairview Corporation Ltd.
CentreCourt Developments
Cityzen Development Group
Daniels Corporation
Defense Construction Canada
Equifund
FRAM Building Group
Freed Development
Gairlock Developments
Goldman Group
Hammerson Canada
JP Northern Corp.
Lamb Development Corp.
Latch Developments
Loblaw Companies Ltd.
Lyme Developments
Marathon Realty
Marlin Spring
Menkes Developments
Orca Bay Entertainment Corporation
PortLiving
Reserve Properties
SmartCentres REIT
Sorbara Group of Companies
Stafford Homes
Talisker Corporation
TRIAGE Development Corp.
Triloft Development Corporation
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2022
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada (RAIC), National Urban Design Awards: Urban Design Plans, Saugeen First Nation GZHE-MNIDOO GI-TA-GAAN (Creator’s Garden and Amphitheatre) Master Plan
2021
Canadian Association of Landscape Architects (CSLA), National Award: Planning and Analysis, Saugeen First Nation Creator’s Garden and Amphitheatre Restoration Master Plan
Canadian Institute of Planners (CIP) Award, Award for Planning Excellence Merit: Healthy Communities Planning, GZHE-MNIDOO GI-TA-GAAN (Creator’s Garden and Amphitheatre) Master Plan
Ontario Engineering Project Award of Excellence, Shoppers Drug Mart Flagship
Ontario Engineering Project Award of Merit: Building & Engineering Science, Shoppers Drug Mart Flagship
Guelph Urban Design Award of Excellence: Guelph Civic Museum and Landscape
Guelph Urban Design Award Honorable Mention: Guelph Commercial Built Form Standards
2020
Canadian institute of planners (CIP) Award, Award for Planning Excellence, Vaughan City-Wide Urban Design Guidelines
Canadian Wood Council Award, 720 Yonge Mass Timber Building
Wood Design & Building Citation Award, Awen’ Gathering Place
PRO (Parks and Recreation Ontario), Award of Excellence: Park or Facility Design Award (pop. over 100,000), Lake Wilcox Park Youth Area
PRO (Parks and Recreation Ontario), Award of Excellence: Park or Facility Design Award (pop. under 100,000), Awen’ Gathering Place
2019
Ontario Wood Design Awards, Innovation Award, Shoppers Drug Mart Flagship
Canadian Architect Award of Merit, Thunder Bay Art Gallery Waterfront Relocation Project
Landscape Ontario Awards of Excellence, Commercial Construction, Multi-residential and Industrial Over $250,000, Lake Wilcox Phase 3 (with Rutherford Contracting Ltd)
Toronto Urban Design Awards, Award of Merit – Elements, Indigenous Cultural Markers
Toronto Urban Design Awards, Award of Merit – Private Buildings in Context – Mid-Rise, Duke Condos (2903 Dundas Street West)
2018
Wood Design & Building Awards, Citation Award, Orillia Waterfront Centre
2017
Hamilton Urban Design and Architecture Awards, Award of Excellence: Visions & Master Plans, Pier 7 & 8
Hamilton Urban Design and Architecture Awards, Award of Excellence: Landscapes, Public Spaces & Green Infrastructure, Mohawk College Hoop Dance
Toronto Urban Design Awards, Award of Merit, Regent Park Living Lane
Waterfront Center Award, Long Range Plan Honor, Master Plan for Burlington Beach Regional Waterfront Park, Burlington
2016
Ontario Association of Architects, Design Excellence Award, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay
2015
International Olympic Committee/IAKS, Silver Medal for Architecture, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay
Toronto Urban Design Awards, Merit Award, EGLINTONconnects
Canadian Institute of Planners, Award for Planning Excellence in Urban City and Regional Planning, Eglinton Connects
Ontario Association of Architects, Honourable Mention in Design Excellence, Deer Clan Longhouse, Crawford Lake
2014
Ontario Wood Works, Jury’s Choice Award, Deer Clan Longhouse
OPPI Excellence in Planning Award, Research and New Directions, The Huron Sussex Neighbourhood Planning Study
Ontario Association of Architects, Concepts Award, Jiigew [By the Water]
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada, National Urban Design Awards, Urban Fragments Category, Jiigew [By the Water]
Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, Awards of Excellence, Communications, Designing Thunder Bay’s Image Routes: An Innovative Approach to Large-Scale Streetscape Redevelopment (Thunder Bay)
2013
Institute of Transportation Engineers Toronto Section, Project of the Year Award, Eglinton Connects
Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture & Design / The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies, International Architecture Award, Gathering Circle, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay
Canadian Urban Institute Brownfields Awards, Best Small Scale Project, Baggage Building Arts Centre, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay
Premier’s Design Awards, Community Planning Award of Merit, University of Saskatchewan College Quarter Master Plan
2012
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada National Urban Design Awards, Certificate of Merit, Toronto Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study
Ontario Association of Landscape Architects, Award for Service to the Environment, Spirit Garden, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay
Ontario Association of Landscape Architects, Award of Merit, Spirit Garden, City of Thunder Bay
Ontario Association of Architects, Merit Award, Artifact Award, Gathering Circle, City of Thunder Bay
Ontario Wood Works Jury’s Choice Award, Gathering Circle, Thunder Bay ON
Ontario Wood Works Northern Ontario Excellence Awards, Water Garden Pavilion, Thunder
Waterfront Center (Washington D.C.), Excellence on the Waterfront Honor Award, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay
International Downtown Association, Pinnacle Award, Public Space, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay
Royal Architectural Institute of Canada National Urban Design Awards, Certificate of Merit, Urban Design Plans Category, Toronto Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study
Canadian Institute of Planners, Award for Planning Excellence, Aboriginal Community Planning and Development Category, Spirit Garden, Prince Arthur’s Landing, Thunder Bay ON
2011
North American Wood Design Award, The Gathering Circle, Thunder Bay ON
Canadian Society of Landscape Architects, National Honour Award of Excellence, University of Saskatchewan College Quarter Master Plan
Toronto Urban Design Awards, Award of Excellence, Toronto Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study
Ontario Professional Planners Institute, Award for Planning Excellence, Toronto Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study
Canadian Institute of Planners, Award for Planning Excellence, Honourable Mention, Toronto Avenues and Mid-Rise Buildings Study
2010
Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), Award for Planning Excellence, North Oakville Secondary Plan & Implementation Strategy
Canadian Urban Institute Brownfields Awards, Best Large Scale Project, Prince Arthur’s Landing Master Plan, Thunder Bay
2005
Waterfront Center Top Honor Award – Burlington Downtown Waterfront Plan
Canadian Institute of Planners Award of Excellence in Urban Design – Fort Erie Gateway
Ontario Professional Planners Institute (OPPI), District Outstanding Planning Award, Fort Erie Gateway
2004
Ontario Professional Planners Institute Award for Planning Excellence – Burlington Downtown Waterfront Plan
2003
Canadian Society of Landscape Architects National Merit Award – Windsor Central Riverfront
Ontario Homebuilders Association, New Community of the Year, Milton New Community
2002
Canadian Institute of Planners Honour Award for Planning Excellence – Toronto Central Waterfront Part II Plan
Waterfront Centre (Washington D.C.) Top Honor Award – Toronto Central Waterfront Part II Plan
2001
Canadian Institute of Planners Award of Excellence in Urban Design – Windsor Central Riverfront
Waterfront Centre (Washington D.C.) Top Honor Award – Windsor Central Riverfront
Ontario Professional Planners Institute Provincial Professional Merit Award – Windsor Central Riverfront
Ontario Professional Planners Institute District Outstanding Planning Award – Windsor Central Riverfront
1999
Ontario Professional Planners Institute District Outstanding Planning Award – Downsview Lands Master Plan
Ontario Professional Planners Institute Honour Award for Public Consultation – Downsview Lands Plan
